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Written question asked by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 July 2024. It was answered by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Thursday, 1 August 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Bisphenol A: Breast Cancer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the National Institute for Health and Care Research has commissioned any research into the link between Bisphenol A (BPA) and breast cancer.

Answer

Cancer remains a priority for the Government, and we spend £1.5 billion on health and care research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) each year. Cancer is our biggest area of spend, and in 2022/23 the NIHR spent over £121.8 million on cancer research. This includes significant research on breast cancer risk, screening, and early detection and diagnosis.

While we have not funded research looking into a link between Bisphenol A and breast cancer, we welcome high quality research proposals into any aspect of health and care, including potential cancer risks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1548
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Breast cancer Bisphenol A
Link
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